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Miami University, Oxford, is a public research university located in Oxford, OH. Students can choose from 120 majors, and can opt for a number of programs that focus on global markets. The China Business Program includes hands-on experience overseas and language study, as well as traditional business coursework. The campus is home to a strong Greek community, with 40 fraternities and sororities represented on campus. The school has a number of longstanding traditions, including rubbing the turtle heads on a campus sundial for good luck, and kissing under the Upham Arch to make a relationship last. Perhaps it is due to this custom that Miami has one of the highest percentages of alumni who get married later in life – the school sends out thousands of valentines each year to these couples, known as “Miami Mergers.” Notable alumni include U.S. President Benjamin Harrison and NFL Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The RedHawks participate in NCAA Division I athletics. More »

Edtech entrepreneurs are enthusiastic about the tremendous potential for profitability that could result from access to student data. However, it is critical that entrepreneurs care about student data privacy laws and related privacy issues for ethical and legal reasons. read »

Eric was a 17-year old kid with adult problems. He was about to be a father for the first time, wasn’t working, didn’t have a high school diploma, and had no idea how to afford the child support payments that would soon be rolling in. This was also Eric’s first time looking for work. My job at that time was to get Eric employed – any job– and to read »

The Home Builders Institute (HBI) focuses on accomplishing its mission on a day-to-day basis, and in the process, we’re building careers and changing lives. Providing “training and placement of men and women serving the building industry” is what we’re all about and we’re committed to seeing our students succeed, which is why we read »

Which are the best schools for young people looking for a career in business? When it comes to undergraduate, Harvard and Stanford aren’t even in the running, relying on the MBA for those who already have a few years out of college. But the business school that comes out #1 in the new ranking of undergraduate business programs published by read »

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Common Sense Media just released “The Common Sense Census: Plugged-in Parents of Teens and Tweens.” This interesting survey of 1,786 nationally representative parents, provides a picture of what parents really think about raising kids in a world of ubiquitous screen media.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2014 and returned in fall 2015.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2007 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$14,287

Out of State Tuition

$30,987

Books and Supplies

$1,140

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$11,644

$2,342

Off Campus

$11,644

$2,342

Off Campus With Family

$3,664

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$29,413

$46,113

Off Campus

$29,413

$46,113

Off Campus With Family

$19,091

$35,791

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2015-2016, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2015-2016. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$50

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

25,301

66%

22%

Male

12,409

64%

22%

Female

12,892

68%

21%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

28%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

1,120

550

570

N/A

75th Percentile

1,330

650

680

N/A

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

83%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

25

25

25

N/A

75th Percentile

30

32

29

N/A

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2014. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2014.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2007 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2015-2016. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.